Contradictions and Paradoxes in John 15:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of John 15:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts John 15:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to John, Jesus is saying that just like God loves Him, He loves us too, and He wants us to keep loving each other as He loves us. It's like a big warm hug from God and Jesus, asking us to share that hug with everyone else.

John 15:9: As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:5

This verse describes God as jealous and punishing, which contrasts with John 15:9's message of love.

Exodus 20:5: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes judgment for one's own actions, whereas John 15:9 focuses on abiding in love.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Romans 4:15

This verse states the law brings wrath, which contrasts with the love and kindness in John 15:9.

Romans 4:15: Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, [there is] no transgression.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:25

This verse implies potential lack of forgiveness, conflicting with the loving nature of John 15:9.

1 Samuel 2:25: If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

This verse requires hating family to follow Jesus, contradicting the theme of love in John 15:9.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:9

This verse speaks of generational punishment, which opposes the unconditional love shown in John 15:9.

Deuteronomy 5:9: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation] of them that hate me,

Contradiction with Matthew 25:46

This verse talks about eternal punishment, differing from the love expressed in John 15:9.

Matthew 25:46: And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Contradiction with 1 John 2:15

This verse advises not to love the world, which can contrast with the instruction to love in John 15:9.

1 John 2:15: Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24

This verse endorses discipline through punishment, which conflicts with the love-focused message of John 15:9.

Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
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